Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Grand Opening Date for Blockbuster Attraction, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride - 3D

Megatron and the Decepticons are closing in on Orlando... we must prepare for battle...

The highly anticipated blockbuster attraction TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3D will officially open on Thursday, June 20, 2013, Universal Orlando announced today.

Universal also launched an all-new "Join the Resistance" Facebook experience to prepare fans for the battle they'll experience on the mega-attraction. "Recruits" can create their very own NEST IDs, train for battle, access exclusive photos and video and win prizes including a trip to the attraction's grand opening celebration on June 20. Click here to join the resistance.

TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3D is a mind-blowing, action-packed ride experience that pushes the limits of technology to place guests in the middle of a larger-than-life battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons. The ride was created under license from Hasbro, Inc. and is based on its iconic TRANSFORMERS brand.

The battle begins when guests enter the NEST facility the headquarters for the government operation that partners with the Autobots to protect Earth from the Decepticons. While inside, they are recruited to help protect the AllSpark a powerful energy source that would allow the Decepticons to destroy the planet. Guests board EVAC an Autobot created exclusively for the attraction to transport the AllSpark to safety. But bewarethe Decepticons are in close pursuit...

For more information about Universal Orlando and TRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3D, visit www.universalorlando.com.